This Recommendation sets conservation and management rules for spurdog fisheries in specified ICES areas for 2025 and 2026, based on a precautionary approach and prior NEAFC guidance. It establishes total catch limits of 22,309 tonnes for 2025 and 22,594 tonnes for 2026 while emphasizing a cautious and gradual reopening of the fishery. Fishing is restricted to authorized vessels from NEAFC Contracting Parties, with requirements to collect and share data for sustainability assessments. The framework also includes monitoring, reporting, and review processes to guide future conservation measures.
2025-01-01